About Us | FAQ

Welcome to Stanford Painting

Stanford Painting was established in 1988 with
the goal of providing high quality residential and commercial painting services
at reasonable prices. Our many hundreds of loyal, satisfied customers attest to
our success in achieving that goal.

We are full service, including both exteriors and interiors. Every job, large
or small, receives the same high level of attention and professional service.
The keys to our success include:Quality
Paints and Materials: We use only high quality paints
and materials.

Experienced
Crews: Our highly capable crews have more than 850
years of cumulative experience, covering all aspects of painting, from
preparation to finishing, and some have been part of the Stanford Painting
family for over 25 years.

Current
Equipment and Techniques: Our equipment is current and kept
in top condition. Our techniques are contemporary with a focus on safety,
including proper removal of lead paint, dust control, maintaining a clean site, and complete inspection of all work. We are fully compliant with all local and
state regulations.

Great
Customer Service: From initial customer consultation to post-job
inspection, we are on the job from start to finish, with exceptional customer
service including immediate response to any questions or concerns. This begins
at the top with our hands-on management team.

5
Year Warranty: All of our painting services are backed by a 5
year warranty.

Stanford Painting is a local, family-owned business with strong ties to the
community. We contribute to the community by providing no-cost services for the
elderly, disabled or others in need (please inquire). We also sponsor /
contribute to community organizations including:
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Palo Alto Little League
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Palo Alto Girls' Softball
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The Palo Alto May Fete Parade
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The East Palo Alto Ecumenical Hunger Program
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The Gunn High School Sports Booster Club
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The Greenmeadow Community Scholarship Fund• Junior Achievement of Santa Clara County.

FRequently Asked Questions

Painting your home or commercial building is a
significant investment that requires an informed decision.

The following are answers to frequently asked questions. If your question is
not on the list that follows, give us a call, we are happy to provide the
information you need to inform your decision.

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Why are 2 coats superior to 1 coat?

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All paint manufacturers require two thin coats
vs. one thick coat to obtain their warranty. One coat coverage requires the
paint film be applied at an inappropriate thickness, which leads to premature
cracking and peeling.

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Full prep/two coats lasts 8 - 12 years

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Minimal prep/one coat lasts 1 - 2 years

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Who does the actual painting?

• Stanford Painting full-time employees (we don't
sub-contract). We provide a uniformed crew and a foreman on site at all times
(minimum 5 years working with Stanford Painting). A supervisor visits the site
every day (you have his car phone number for easy access).

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Do you guarantee your work? For how long? What does the guarantee cover?

• Our work is guaranteed for five full years. This
covers any cracking, peeling, flaking, or bubbling of the paint film. Please
read the written guarantee on the back of the painting estimate.

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Why is there such a wide range of prices between contractors?

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Not all paint jobs are alike! Our goal at
Stanford Painting is to provide value. Consider this:

• Yes. Our California state license number is
602048. We carry worker's compensation insurance and $2 million general
liability insurance.

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Can I check your references?

• Yes. Included with the painting proposal will be
an extensive list of names/addresses/phone numbers.

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Can you help me with colors?

• Yes. We provide a professional color consultation
at no charge to all of our clients.

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Do I need to be at home whenever the painters are there?

• No. Our trustworthy staff is fully bonded and
insured. At the times you will be gone from the house, we will need to arrange
access to facilitate the painting process.

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What precautions are taken to protect my plants?

• We will use extreme care to tie back and/or
cover your plants to avoid damage during the painting process. Any help from
the homeowner to trim back plants and trees will help facilitate a thorough and
timely painting project.

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How disruptive is painting my house?

• While painting is a significant process for your
home, we will do all we can to minimize noise, dust, and disruption. Our daily
clean-ups go a long way to achieve this goal.

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What if I notice a problem with the paint job after it's been completed and paid for?

• Stanford Painting takes pride in timely and
thorough responses to any problems that may arise during the warranty period.
Period.

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Do I need to be concerned about lead paint and if so, what can I do to ensure safety?

• If your house was built before 1978, it may contain lead paint. Stanford Painting is a Lead-Safe Certified company and has a great deal of experience handling lead paint-related painting project. We highly recommend you follow the steps below if you are concerned about lead safety:

• If your home was built before 1978, be sure to test for lead paint. Call the National Lead Information Center for more information at 800-424-5323.

•Whether you use Stanford Painting or another contractor, hire only licensed contractors.

• To check a contractor's license, call the Contractor's State Board at 800-321-2752.

• Make sure the contractors has workers' compensation and liability insurance.

• Ask the contractor about his or her worker health and safety program for controlling lead exposure.

• Ask the contractor if the safest feasible work methods are being used, and what special precautions he or she will take to control your exposure.

• Keep your children and pets away from work areas.

• Understand lead safety procedures. In our case, ask to see our Lead Compliance Program. If you notice procedures are not being followed, contact a supervisor. If we are painting your home, call 650-321-9302 with any questions or concerns.

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What is your payment policy?

• 10% down payment on signing the contract and the
balance due upon completion and inspection.

Our team

Jay Furlong | Owner/Estimator

Jay Furlong graduated from Stanford University in 1985. Shortly after graduating, Jay founded Stanford Painting in 1988, and the company has been professionally painting houses in the Bay Area ever since. Throughout the nearly three decades Stanford Painting has been in business, the company has painted thousands of residential houses all over the Peninsula and Bay Area. Jay has over 30 years of painting experience, and is proud to say that some of his foremen have been with the company for over 20 years! Jay began on the job sites himself, and has a vast amount of knowledge about all aspects of the painting industry, and is a wonderful resource for both his workers and clients!

Adam Furlong | Supervisor

Born in Palo Alto in 1989, Adam has lived in the Bay Area his entire life, attending Palo Alto High School. Adam Furlong joined the Stanford Painting team in February 2016. Adam spent the first many months as an employee with the company working and painting on the job sites - learning from our expert foremen on what it takes to complete a project up to the standards expected of a high quality painting company such as Stanford Painting. Towards the end of 2016, Adam transitioned into becoming a job supervisor, tasked with supervising the job sites. Bringing materials, answering questions of clients, and making sure the work is on schedule are all parts of his workload now. Apart from the traffic of the Bay Area, he loves his work! Here's to many more years!

Frank | Estimator/Supervisor

Frank was born on a ranch here in the Bay Area in 1966, down in San Jose. He attended Gunn Senior High School and graduated from Mountain View High School, and has lived in the Bay Area ever since. Frank started in the painting business in 1985, carrying over 30 years of professional painting experience. He got started in the industry sand blasting, and has transitioned that expertise into all types of residential and commercial job experience. Specifically, Frank is an expert in all things residential, both interior and exterior, as well as Commercial and Industrial painting. He has been an estimator with the company as a project manager and estimator since 1997 - there is almost nothing we can't paint!